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Phantasialand January 2026: 71% Capacity at Start – Many Quiet Days After

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:56

January 2026 at Phantasialand delivered a classic seasonal pattern with extreme contrasts: The month kicked off with heavy crowds, then quickly turned into a paradise for coaster fans who wanted to ride almost without waiting. On January 2, the park reached 71 percent capacity with an average wait time of 24.7 minutes across all attractions. By January 15, capacity had dropped to just 10 percent and waits to only 8.1 minutes. Toward the end of the month, numbers rose slightly again but stayed...

Europa-Park January 2026: Extremely Quiet Winter Month with Minimal Crowds

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:35

January 2026 will go down in many Europa-Park fans’ memories as one of the most relaxed winter months the park has ever seen. Anyone who visited during this period enjoyed free pathways, plenty of space, and wait times that were mostly well under 5 minutes – a dream come true for coaster enthusiasts who want to ride without stress. Throughout the month, Europa-Park was very quiet overall. On many days, crowd levels were minimal or very low. The absolute low was recorded on January 12 at...

50th Birthday at PortAventura World: Original Plans for an Unforgettable Celebration

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 22:41

Who says theme parks are just for kids? More and more people are discovering these very places as the perfect backdrop for their 50th birthday – and PortAventura World on the Costa Daurada ranks among the absolute top recommendations. Because reaching this milestone is no longer a reason for melancholy, but the start of a new, golden life phase full of vitality, experience and freedom. A 50th birthday celebration symbolizes the appreciation of everything experienced so far and the pure...

Exclusive Chance: Take a Selfie in the Middle of Troy at Toverland

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 22:33

Imagine standing right in the middle of the legendary wooden coaster Troy, surrounded by towering wooden structures exactly where the trains normally speed by. Toverland is making this unique photo opportunity possible on March 7 and 8! During the annual retrack work, major sections of the track and parts of the structure are being renewed to keep the ride in top condition. That’s why the longest, tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the Benelux region will remain closed until March...

Five Cast Members Who Dream, Create and Inspire: Walt Disney Legacy Award at Disneyland Paris

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 22:25

Five extraordinary Cast Members at Disneyland Paris have received the highest honor a Disney employee can achieve: the Walt Disney Legacy Award. Nominated by their own colleagues for their unique ability to dream, create and inspire, these five embody and live Walt Disney’s legacy every single day – making the resort even more magical in the process. Recognition is not an afterthought but lies at the very heart of Disneyland Paris’ commitment to its Cast Members. The Walt Disney Legacy...

Magic Kingdom January 2026: Quiet Days with Clear Peaks on Holidays

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 15:16

January 2026 was a dream month for Magic Kingdom fans: mostly quiet with plenty of space on the walkways and noticeably shorter wait times. Anyone who visited the park during these weeks could often enjoy it almost to themselves – except on major holidays and during truly mild weather. The park-wide average wait time was just 22 minutes. The quietest day was January 27, with an incredible 14.9 minutes, while the busiest was January 2, with 34.5 minutes. The holidays showed clear patterns....

Universal Epic Universe January 2026: 86-Minute Waits on Jan 2 – Just 38 Minutes on Jan 11

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 14:19

Universal Epic Universe delivered highly contrasting crowd levels in January 2026. January 2 saw the highest demand of the month, with 91 percent capacity and an average wait time of 86 minutes. Just nine days later, on January 11, the park was remarkably quiet with only 31 percent capacity and an incredibly low average wait of 38 minutes – the quietest day of the entire month. The month started moderately on New Year’s Day with 63 percent capacity and 58 minutes average wait. The bridge...

„The Lost Treasures Lost & Found Office“ – New Interactive Reading Adventure at Europa-Park

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 13:28

Europa-Park is about to become even more magical – at least in the bedrooms of its youngest fans. In partnership with Ravensburger Verlag and MACK Magic, the new interactive early reader series „The Lost Treasures Lost & Found Office“ launches in March. The first two volumes, „Flame Storm“ and „Poseidon’s Trident“, will be available in bookstores as well as in the Europa-Park shops and online store. The books are additionally available in French exclusively at the Europa-Park...

Alton Towers Unveils Giant Bluey Portrait Made of 11,494 Bean Cans – World’s First Bluey Coaster Opens March 28, 2026

Thursday, 26. February 2026, 10:43

Bluey fans, get ready for one of the most delightful and creative stunts in recent theme park history! Alton Towers Resort has just unveiled a massive 20 × 15 meter portrait of Bluey dressed as her beloved granny alter ego Janet – entirely constructed from exactly 11,494 cans of beans. The impressive artwork, which took only 18 hours to build, now sits proudly on the park’s iconic lawn right next to CBeebies Land. It’s the perfect kick-off to a huge milestone: On March 28, 2026,...

Universal's Islands of Adventure January 2026: Extreme Crowd Swings

Wednesday, 25. February 2026, 22:36

January 2026 at Universal's Islands of Adventure delivered a fascinating lesson in crowd dynamics for every theme park fan planning their next Orlando trip. Daily attendance fluctuated dramatically between a very low 23.6 percent on January 9 and a very high 87.6 percent on January 17, with corresponding park-wide average wait times ranging from just 21.8 minutes to a full 60 minutes. Holidays, weather and weekdays shaped the month significantly. On New Year’s Day (January 1), attendance...

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